June 18, the occupiers intensified attacks in the Kharkov direction in order to reach the borders of the Luhansk region.
This was reported by soldiers of the 3rd assault brigade in the Telegram channel.
According to the Ukrainian defenders, the immediate task of the invaders is to reach Cherneshchyna and Pervomaisky, followed by the capture of the village of Borovaya.
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— The enemy is advancing with tank regiments, attracting a significant amount of artillery and additional detachments from the PVK and special forces. Uses FPV, CAB and chemical weapons, — indicated the soldiers of the 3rd assault.
Battles in the Kharkov region — RF losses
During the intensive offensive, Russia suffers losses. Since the beginning of May, our troops have already destroyed 1,068 Russian invaders, and 2,292 — received injuries of varying severity.
The enemy throws entire platoons and companies of personnel into the assaults on the positions of the Defense Forces.
Their rapid elimination is compensated for by replenishing manpower in the amount of 250-400 soldiers weekly.
— Despite the overwhelming numbers of the enemy and the lack of reserves, the brigade has continued to hold certain lines for over a month, — summed up the Ukrainian military.